I have a straightforward question for you. How long does it take for someone to study in order to be ordained as a rabbi? I ask this as I feel that HaShem is calling me to become a rabbi and I do not know where to begin.

ב"ה Shalom It is very nice to hear that you want to become a Rabbi. The role of a Rabbi is not just to be fluent in Jewish law , but it also carries many responsibilities varying where this person will serve as a Rabbi. But first allow me also to be straightforward. Becoming a Rabbi is not like getting a degree in a university where you a number of courses, pass your exams and get your degree. Nor is it like receiving a permit to carry out a certain job after you have met the qualifications rendering you fit for the task. The main job of a Rabbi is disseminating torah. In order to that you must have a strong background in Torah study. That usually entails spending a few years of intensive torah study in a Yeshiva where you will learn the many fields of torah. Understanding the Tanach, Mishna, Talmud, practical Jewish law , Jewish ethics, Jewish thought ,etc. This is in addition to having the proper qualities and traits befitting a Rabbi. Once you have immersed yourself in torah study and know enough to teach others, you can embark upon the path of studying the particular field which entitles you to Rabbinic ordination, or what is called Semicha. Which means, the Rabbi ordaining you sees that you are fluent in the necessary Jewish laws required for ordination and that as an individual he sees you fit to serve as a Rabbi and to give halachic rulings in those fields. Serving as a community Rabbi, also means having to conduct the different ceremonies in the Jewish life cycle, to know a bit of public speaking and other things. I guess that somewhere out there is a Rabbi who had an impression on you who made you want to become a Rabbi. It would be a good idea to talk to this person so he takes you under his wing and gets you started. All the best -חג שמח